haotic state of the world than it was in His days. The people are
longing for an example--proof that harmony and love can actually exist in a
community--and it is one of the primary duties of the Baha'is to
demonstrate these great principles in their relations with each other.

Letter of 15 February 1947

15 February 1947

Philosophy, as you will study it and later teach it, is certainly not one
of the sciences that begins and ends in words. Fruitless excursions into
metaphysical hair-splitting is meant, not a sound branch of learning like
philosophy.

We have no historical proof of the truth of the Master's statement
regarding the Greek philosophers visiting the Holy Land, etc. but such
proof may come to light through research in the future.

As regards your own studies: he would advise you not to devote too much of
your time to the abstract side of philosophy, but rather to approach it
from a more historical angle. As to correlating philosophy with the Baha'i
teachings; this is a tremendous work which scholars in the future can
undertake. We must remember that not only are all the teachings not yet
translated into English, but they are not even all collected yet. Many
important Tablets may still come to light which are at present owned
privately.

Letter of 18 February 1947

18 February 1947

He (the Guardian) wishes he more often got such glad news in one letter!
It seems that at last the Cause in England is really getting into its
stride, and that the British community of believers are beginning to show
forth the fruits of the many blessings showered on them--for England was
one of the first countries of the West to hear the Divine Message, and was
blessed by two visits from the Centre of the Covenant! Surely the older
Baha'is must be astonished to see new centres springing up in a matter of
months after years of an almost static condition! It shows that wherever
and whenever the friends arise to serve, the mysterious power latent in
this Divine Cause rushes in to bless and reinforce their labours far
beyond their fondest hopes.

He is very happy to hear you are established as a pioneer, with a business
of your own, and you may be sure he will pray for your material as well as
spiritual success in this goal town....

Letter of 27 September 1947

27 September 1947

There is no objection to children who are as yet unable to memorise a
whole prayer learning certain sentences only.